Glassblowing | Oxygen Concentrator | Lampworking | Homefill | Fusing Shop

[@MeltyGlassworx]

Bought a 5 L oxygen concentrator for $200 and then a guy gave away a home full unit I had my dad pick up for free and it’s supposed to work so with a little plumbing I can have that set up! Just finished building my shed for my studio,now I need flooring and build a bench, got a piece of backer board for the wall and a boxed blower from a furnace for ventilation! I’m almost there! I’ll email you some pictures when I get done

[@FusingShop]

Yeah, you can find some amazing deals sometimes. Let me know if you need help getting your setup going. Can't wait to see your work!

[@mikec3820]

i need one of these systems to fill my t tanks. so sick of lugging and paying for them. thanks for the intro sim! you rock dude!. shalom

[@FusingShop]

Yes! They are awesome for refilling those K tanks.

[@Lecon60]

My mother uses oxygen. They call use once a year and we send them our system to recertify. I asked what their process was and they send it to have it checked for leaks. From Alaska to Seattle it's 400 shipping for one. I was able to purchase a system from them for 250 dollars. I have the homefill II system. Concentrator and compressor. They save money by taking the decommissioned ones and sell them for about 50 bucks to a recycler, who ships them to be rebuilt.

[@FusingShop]

Hey Lecon! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. The Homefill machines are really expensive but so convenient!

[@bucketsbotanicals8310]

man i wish oxygen concentrators were easier to come by in canada, its hard to even find a broken one for less then 500$ up here, im currently building a hvo system but i may also do a home fill as a back up

[@FusingShop]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure there are US people who can ship you a unit. It may be pricey for the shipping but it will pay for itself in the long run. Good luck!

[@satyrglass6359]

Hello from France possible could you explain the modifications and connection to connect the compressor to the oxygen bottle please

[@flyingdutchmanglass]

Greatings from Holland Iam a newbie in glass Nobody does flameworking here and need to find everything out for myself Love to watch how you are doing it 💕 I just bought a homefill myself and got everything almost ready to start glassblowing I talkt with some people and looked alot of yt Most adviced me to get alot of buffer tanks so the homefill doesn't have to work so hard and dont blow so mutch seals Greatings pascal

[@FusingShop]

Hey Pascal! Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll try to help you out the best I can. You want to fill your tanks when they are at 500. Only fill to 1,500 and keep your tank in that range. You don't want to use the homefill to fill from 0 as this puts unneeded stress on the homefill unit. All the best! Sim

[@flyingdutchmanglass]

@@FusingShop thanks for offering to help me if needed 👍 Haha those homefill systems breake down really easy, blow my first seal after a week And invacare dont sell them In Europe if you are not a dealer I see alot of not blowing glass becose of brake downs in the future Have a other plan now just bought a old oxicur pro2 for 150 euro wo makes 30ltr o2 pro Minute Will let that run in a airbag And pull that out with a 60lpm compressor straight to my Herbert arnold zenit burner Think thats maybe a better and lasting way to produce o2 What you think abouth such a system? Greatings pascal

[@FusingShop]

@@flyingdutchmanglass Yes these machines can be a pain if they break. I'm not familiar with the machines you're using. There is a great group on Facebook called Concentrated Lampworkers. The people there have way more experience with oxygen concentrators than I do. Definitely check it out. All the best! Sim

[@flyingdutchmanglass]

@@FusingShop Hello Greatings Sim Thanks for the tip on the FB page The machine that i bought is a hospital air concentrator it produces 30ltr o2 in the minut But the zenit needs 67 ltr Minute So i wil let the concentrator run in a big air bag for a while and suck that out With a little compressor of 2bar and that goes straight to the torch You have to wait a bit till the bag have some oxy in it before you can start But that dont matters Peter Thomas-Hall have a good movie over it on YT Its called How to make your own compressed oxygen for oxy torch Only i dont use a oxy tank but go straight to the torch Its a better system then the homefill system's in my eye Still need to test this But i see this working better Stabler and longer then a homefill Pascal

[@FusingShop]

@@flyingdutchmanglass Hey Pascal! I just watched the Peter Thomas-Hall video. That's an interesting setup and I'd be interested in seeing how it performs with your torch. I like refilling the K-tanks because it gives you a steady stream of oxygen. My glass teacher uses liquid oxygen, but he blows glass full time so getting liquid oxy is the way to go if you are on the torch every day. Looking forward to hearing how your setup works and of course don't forget to email me photos of your pieces so I can feature them in my videos, [e-mail].

[@dudders___1684]

Man I didn’t know you could use an oxygen concentrator to fill up an oxygen tank. That’s cool. I have a big oxygen tank until I get an oxygen concentrator I’ll probably just be happy with one of those

[@FusingShop]

The oxygen concentrator is a huge blessing. I haven't had to switch my oxygen tanks in years, thanks to this machine. They can be a pain when they break, but I've been able to repair it or replace it.

[@jacobreynolds4547]

Nice score ! I spent 500$ on Oxygen and rent last 30 days ,lol

[@FusingShop]

Hey Jacob! Wow. It's a pain hauling those K-tanks around. Definitely look into getting one of these units. It will save you a ton in the long run.

[@Pug-da-Chug]

Did you have to make the whip part or is there somewhere I could order it?

[@FusingShop]

HI Matt! People used to sell them. I haven't bought one in over two years but I'm sure someone can point you in the right direction. Try Googling "Homefill Whip" and see what comes up. All the best! Sim

[@Pug-da-Chug]

@@FusingShop thanks very much Sim also I enjoy the videos

[@Biokemist-o3k]

New subscriber here. I need to find a couple of these. Are you from the Northeast? I am in Pa. Where can I find some of these used things?

[@FusingShop]

Welcome John! I'm right next door in NJ. You can look on Facebook. There is a group called Concentrated Lampworkers, or something like that. Those people can help you find a unit. I also found two really good ones on Craigslist. Good luck! Sim

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@FusingShop Fantastic my friend!!! I do scientific glassblowing. I am designing and building a set of surface mix torches. When I am done we will have to get together. I am a Chemical Engineer but I really hate big Pharma so I started a welding/fabrication business and we specialize in pre-WW2 race cars . I make my own parts and am in the process of starting a machine shop that runs off a central belt and steam. I am building a 1928 Morgan Aero Rip GN(MGB) Special replica. I will be start ng my KZbin channel with tis build. Oh also I found a great build of a pressure swing apparatus to make 28 liters where the commercial ones make only 5. I am going to build one from scratch.

[@FusingShop]

@@Biokemist-o3k Hey John! Wow I can tell we have so much in common already. When I was in Seattle they had the old Boeing shop that you could tour and all the machinery was powered by a central belt system. Really amazing how people used to get things done. What kind of parts can you make in your machine shop?

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@FusingShop I am still getting things set up. I have a really nice Southbend Lathe and I am restoring a 200 year old pedal powered converted to electric lathe. I have a Burke Number 4 milling machine I just found. I also just picked up a drill press sensitive tapping station that was used for planes in the 40's and 50's.I will be set up to make almost anything when I am finished but I have a bunch of parts I need to make out of cast aluminum so I am building a foundry. I decided that I am going to build a 30 liter oxygen machine to fuel my torches. If it goes well then I believe I am going to build my own series of oxygen concentrators to go with the surface mix torches I have been making for friends who blow glass and who left to go to California. A little over 18 months ago I was hit and wrapped around a tree by a guy in a F350 while riding to work on my 1957 Harley Panhead. It has been a long road back to walking because my right leg was nearly cut in two. I fought and was able to keep it and my circulation has just returned fully. I decided I want to do something that makes me happy instead of working in my chosen field of chemical engineering in Big Pharma. I do not want to work for anyone any more. Do you have a Facebook? we can catch up there and I can give you my email and number at that point off of here..

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@FusingShop I am starting my KZbin channel with building a 1928 Morgan 3 wheeler (MG) Special with an MG rear making it have 4 wheels. If you look up 1928 Morgan RIP killer you will see the one existing machine that was built to look like an airplane and also give the feel of flying while driving. It has aircraft cloth as the shell and I am using an opposed twin engine as the power plant on the front connected to an MG transmission with a hand cast 2 piece adapter . That is what I ma building the foundry to cast. A couple people want me to make bulletproof gears for racing and pulling tractors so I can cast them as well. I have a lot on my plate. We need to get together because it does seem like we have a ton in common. The project after the Morgan will be a Tipo 35 Bugatti boat tail racer from scratch. Another pre-war race car.

[@beautifullyblisslife1203]

Can I just use the concentrator without the home fill system for lampworking? I have the oxygen concentrator but I do not have the top home fill system part. If so, how do I hook the hose up to the oxygen plug?

[@FusingShop]

Hi BBL! You need both units to fill a K tank. The units are hooked together so I'm not sure how you would do it without. Maybe someone else who has more experience can chime in here. There's a great group on Facebook. I think it's called Concentrated Lampworkers, or something like that. Hope they can help. All the best! Sim

[@AdIcTeD2ZaChx420]

“Your supposed to strap them down but who really does that” damn I guess I’m the only one who straps down tanks in the car 😂

[@FusingShop]

Lol. I know so many people who don't, but you're doing it the right way my friend.

[@dustinbodie5675]

I strap those bitches down! lol you're not the only one lol

[@blinddave79]

I just purchased this same home refill system. Can you tell the names or links to the whip and the T-valve you have on your K tank that allows filling while connected to the torch? Thanks!

[@FusingShop]

Hi! I'm sorry to say that I bought my whips as complete units so I didn't have to source the individual parts. You can check out the Concentrated Flameworkers page on Facebook. Someone there may be able to help. All the best! Sim

[@juergenbusch289]

Hi - greeting from Cologne, Germany! For my amateur-beadmaking I used one of those huge, man-sized blue "oxygene-tanks", but since I do not sell nothing, 100 Dollar per bottle is too much to pay. I bought an oxygene-generator today. Used for 125 bucks with 250 hours running time. I use the minor bench-burner for beadmaking, in case you know this tool: Turns out my "generator" does 5 litre/minute. Is that enough for decent beadmaking? Only today - after the delivery of mine (came today) - I found out that generators exist that do 10 liters/min. Guess that had been the better choice. Too late now. Are 5 liters enough or should (and could) I buy a second machine making 5 liters, in order to have a total of 10? Would be great to get your answer!

[@FusingShop]

Hi Juergen! My concentrator only does 5 liters and it fills a K tank in about 48 hours. You don't need anything extra.

[@dustinbodie5675]

how many hours you think these things can run? I just set mine up and I'm wondering about leaving it run continuously overnight

[@FusingShop]

I let mine run until the tank is full. Usually 24-30 hours.

[@ejgrace420]

Ok I recognize the bottom part. As I've seen them being used by my family members and clients that needed oxygen. How much is it if you had to buy it by the tank if you didn't have that set up?

[@FusingShop]

Hi Eric! So I was getting a rate of $31 per refill for the K-tanks. The concentrator saves me having to unhook everything, move the k-tank, lift it into my car, drive it to the oxygen supplier, take it out, roll it in, get a new one and repeat that same process in reverse lol.

[@Missabayglass]

Hello thanks for the video! I’m trying to get my own setup and am looking to where I can buy that adapter where you connect the homefill to your oxygen tank for filling would it be possible to get a link for it

[@FusingShop]

Hi! That's called a "whip." They are not easy to find. You need to search for "homefill whip" and see if you can find anything.

[@Missabayglass]

I have ordered the brass part on eBay and have it now I just need help figuring out how to get the wip connected to the tank I want to fill

[@byob0man91]

I have 2 home fills that work but don't fill up my tanks. I believe it's broken seals. Can you send my any info on fixing them I need help

[@FusingShop]

I would check for air leaks first. Take some soapy water and spray all the brass tubing to see if anything is leaking. The next step I would take is to see if you're getting air through the first piston/valve. Simply remove the brass fitting and see if air is coming out. Keep in mind I am not certified to work on or give advice on these machines. Good luck, they are a pain sometimes.

[@Lacaro971]

Hi , I have a invacare platinum 9, that I did not use from more than one year. I change the filter, but after become green, quickly it become red and make and alert sound. Could you tell me what I should check . Thank for your help. Best regards

[@FusingShop]

Hi Lacaro! Thank you for your comment. Can you send some photos of the problem? You can e-mail them to [e-mail].

[@Lacaro971]

@@FusingShop I send you a small film by email. Thank you for your help.

[@FusingShop]

@@Lacaro971 I didn't get it.... Can you please resend?

[@Lacaro971]

@@FusingShop I resend, thank

[@FusingShop]

@@Lacaro971 Sounds good!

[@TheNoblown]

Thanks for the video!Im not sure about the concetrator nipple when charging, leave open? can be dangerous oxigen acumulation in the room...

[@FusingShop]

Hi! Do you mean the quick attach fitting or the fittings off the K-tank?

[@yoyotutorialtricks498]

@@TheNoblown Oh! I never thought about it.... Good point. I'm going to cap mine.

[@asherajja4206]

So is there a link to the specific adaptors you need to hook up the homefill to the k tank? Or that splitter. Looking into getting two 8lpm oxycons for my redmax and I have a 150lb tank not a 200lb k tank. They are low wattage and I am going to be running them off solar power. So I need to get the homefill device to get the system setup right. But it should work pretty good for my torch with just two 8lpms hooked together live.

[@FusingShop]

Hi! I haven't been able to find the connectors in a few years. You need something called a "whip" to connect the homefill to an oxygen tank. You can Google Homefill Whip and see what comes up. I know people use to make and sell them but I'm not sure if anyone does anymore. All the best! Sim

[@asherajja4206]

Thanks

[@copyminkey]

Where do you find the whip that's not $1200 bucks?

[@FusingShop]

Hey Matthew! These used to be common to find, now I can't even find one. I would check the forum at talkglass.com and see if anyone can help you there. Good luck! Sim

[@LylePatton-yq8ct]

What's the most notorious part that goes out or wrong with the home fill 2?

[@FusingShop]

Hey Lyle! Great question. It's the brass check valves for me. They are great when they work, but a pain to troubleshoot when they don't. All the best! Sim

[@plutoscastle8127]

Hey I’m in need of a whip but I’m not sure where to get the nipple for the home fill to whip

[@plutoscastle8127]

Also I paid 280 for a home fill, invocare 2 and a 5lpm everflow

[@FusingShop]

You can take the nipple off the Homefill bottles if you have one.

[@FusingShop]

@@plutoscastle8127 Nice!! This is what I'm talking about. Good find.

[@plutoscastle8127]

@@FusingShop I don’t have one 😢

[@FusingShop]

@@plutoscastle8127 Look on ebay. I see people have them for sale. Search for "homefill tank."

[@scubabunga]

I just picked up one of these, it had 3 hours on it so thought it would be good - but it outputs nothing on the pressure side.. maybe the same pressure as the input - any ideas? All seems to be running - lights work as expected, motor runs, belt looks good - but nothing being put into the tank. Thoughts? Troubleshooting tips to see if pistons are working? which order to test the compressing pistons - and how best to test?

[@FusingShop]

Hey Scuba! Welcome to the Fusing Shop community. If you don't feel any air coming out of your whip then one of the check valves is not working. You can try this trick from this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmfXXpuMh9abeNE, to see if that will get you up and running. If that doesn't work, you need to detach the thin copper tubes for each check valve to find out which one is the problem.

[@adamrobinson7248]

@@FusingShop Mine has just started doing this. I got lucky with the ol' tappy tap tap the 1st couple times. This time it's forcing me to check the valves. What do you do when you figure out which valve it is? Dop you have to replace it or is there some fix? PS love your glass and tutorials. You were the 1st KZbinr that I watch all their glass videos. I rewatch them often

[@FusingShop]

@@adamrobinson7248 HI Adam! Thank you for your kind comment. It really made my day to see that you watched all my videos

[@dudethedude9941]

Hey thanks for the informative videos! I have a home fill system also. Like you say it they are very finicky. Do you have any advice for the home fill saying low O2 and not filling the tank? Everyone says to turn down the output on the oxygen concentrator and I have tried that but no luck.

[@FusingShop]

Oh man the ol' low O2 light. what have you turned down the knob to? I was always told to set the ball at 2 or below. Do you have any pressure from the Homefill unit?

[@dudethedude9941]

@@FusingShop I usually keep it at 1 or 2 it worked for a long time. I just found a small leak in the concentrator that might be the problem.

[@FusingShop]

@@dudethedude9941Yeah 1 or 2 is perfect. If may need new sieve beds. I heard that is one of the most common parts that need to be replaced on these units. If you are handy you can probably do it yourself.

[@williamclay6723]

I had the o2 low and it ended up being sieve beds. I ended up just getting a whole new refurbished concentrator for $400 and I’ll have to order the sieve beds and replace them so I’ll have a backup

[@FusingShop]

@@williamclay6723 Yes, the sieve beds are the most common problem with the Perfecto 2. Not bad on the $400 price tag.

[@jeffrey9102]

Is it still working? How many hours is on your concentrator? I have a chance to buy this setup for 200$ but it has 34k hours on it. I couldn't find anything on the internet about the lifespan of these. Thanks

[@FusingShop]

Hey Jeff! Yes my system is still working. $200 is a pretty good deal if the system is working. I think mine cost $500. You should check out the Concentrated Lampworkers group on Facebook. Perhaps someone there would be able to help you find out about the hours.

[@shawnkay8649]

Hi, what's the most common problem you end up fixing with the Homefill?

[@FusingShop]

Hey Shawn! No air filling the tank. This can result from the check valves. I go through all the valves to see if any are not working and replace them.

[@shawnkay8649]

@@FusingShop thanks a lot for the reply. Now I know what to look out for.

[@FusingShop]

@@shawnkay8649 No problem!

[@dinitris16]

So, cant you just hook up the concetrator directly into the burner?

[@FusingShop]

You need a different setup to do something like that. This system is used to refill K-tanks. All the best! Sim

[@tonyt.3757]

That's what I do. It will only work with a small burner, mine is a Nortel Minor, and you will need at least a concentrator that will put out 10 liters per minute.